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Balance Family Law We are a fresh and energetic team who balance efficiency and technology with kindness and warmth in

Wollongong! What an awesome bunch of women you have!I had such a fabulous time at Wollongong Women | Business Community ...
18/10/2026

Wollongong! What an awesome bunch of women you have!

I had such a fabulous time at Wollongong Women | Business Community event at the gorgeous ORA HOUSE last Friday.

Everyone was so genuinely welcoming, the speakers were terrific and I came away with lots of new ideas and I think, new friends 🫶

A special thank you to Laura, the founder and a former Canberra girl herself, for putting on such a great event and, more importantly, building such a wonderful community of women.

It’s made me even more excited about my move to the Illawarra over summer and the launch of Balance Family Law in the region in early 2027!

Claire Elizabeth will be joining me to bulld up our NSW presence. Two Balance girls taking on the coast and beyond... we will be be sure to shake it up. And Jono will certainly be visiting heaps too…

I’m really looking forward to getting to know the local community, making new connections and bringing our different approach to family law to the Illawarra.

And don’t worry! Our Canberra office isn’t going anywhere. It will continue to thrive with our wonderful team, and I’ll be making regular trips back to look after my clients and team there. You’re not getting rid of me that easily.

A new chapter for my family, Claire and Balance, and I have a feeling it’s going to be a good one.

Thank you, Wollongong women, for making me feel so welcome. I can’t wait to be one of your locals 🩵

We humans are funny creatures. We’ll spend weeks planning a holiday, researching things to do and deciding what to pack,...
09/10/2026

We humans are funny creatures. We’ll spend weeks planning a holiday, researching things to do and deciding what to pack, but somehow getting around to making a Will remains firmly on the “I’ll worry about that later” list.

Which is a bit whacked when you think about it.

Wills and estate planning aren’t about being morbid or expecting the worst. They’re about making life a little easier for the people you love, particularly at a time when life might already be rather difficult.

We can’t control what’s brewing on the horizon, (just like this sleeping volcano spotted in a recent visit to Bali) but we can take care of a few important things while being mindful that life (and death) does happen.

Get in touch with Jono and the team to get your Will sorted!!!🌋

Yay! Thank you to the legends who nominated our little firm for Leading Family Law Firm/Team of the Year! 🙌Well deserved...
02/10/2026

Yay! Thank you to the legends who nominated our little firm for Leading Family Law Firm/Team of the Year! 🙌
Well deserved, if we do say so ourselves. 😂

We’ve spent the last seven years breaking a few records, a few boundaries and, occasionally, some fairly entrenched ideas about what a family law firm is supposed to look like.

Less adversarial. More human.

Clever guidance, clear advice and a relentless focus on helping people move closer to stability, rather than deeper into conflict.

We don’t measure success by how hard we can fight. We measure it by how well we can help people get through one of the hardest periods of their lives and out the other side.

Turns out you can be kind AND bloody good lawyers.
Who knew? 😉

Last month our resident law grad, Vik Vikram Chunilal was admitted to practice!Vikram has definitely brought a vibe al...
27/09/2026

Last month our resident law grad, Vik Vikram Chunilal was admitted to practice!

Vikram has definitely brought a vibe all his own to balance. Paralegal by day, musical theatre star by night! There is never a dull (or quiet) moment when our Vik is about. But we have been delighted to see him grow over the past year and look forward to welcoming him to the fold a junior lawyer next month, after a well deserved holiday.

Well done, Vik and so glad you’re part of team BFL

… in case you’re wondering, there was no coordination of outfits! Black and blue was totally accidental, totally in synch!

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COMMON MISTAKES THAT MOVE US DEEPER INTO CONFLICTThis series explores the common mistakes separating spouses and their l...
25/09/2026

COMMON MISTAKES THAT MOVE US DEEPER INTO CONFLICT

This series explores the common mistakes separating spouses and their lawyers make that move them deeper into conflict instead of resolution.

Through the lens of “Kind Law” we look for what helps, what harms, and how we can do better.

MISTAKE 3: MISTAKING LEGAL STRATEGY FOR EMOTIONAL SAFETY

Separation can feel chaotic and uncertain.

Threatening court. Cutting off communication. Tough talking letters. Drawing a hard line.

These things can feel like taking back control. And sometimes, legal action or firm boundaries are necessary.

But often they aren’t.

Sometimes the action that makes us feel safer in the moment actually increases fear, defensiveness and mistrust on the other side, moving everyone further away from stability and resolution.

A Kind Lawyer understands the difference between protecting a client and escalating a conflict.
We can be clear without being combative. Firm without being inflammatory. Strategic without making every interaction a contest.

Before taking the next step, we can ask:
Will this genuinely protect my client, or will it simply escalate the conflict?

Because sometimes the strongest legal strategy is knowing when not to escalate.

25/09/2026

Sophia: I have a problem.
Epi: That makes two of us!!

Just another completely normal week in family law.
Complex problems. Big emotions. Approximately 478 things happening at once. And occasionally, the most appropriate is hiding under your desk until the paralegal goes away. Just jokes - As if!! We love what we do.Z

But family law is not for the faint-hearted.
So be kind to your lawyers. They may look like they have the answers, but there’s every chance they’re currently under a desk trying to find them. 😂

The ocean has a way of reminding us that perspective matters.It’s easy to become consumed by the latest email, the last ...
03/07/2026

The ocean has a way of reminding us that perspective matters.

It’s easy to become consumed by the latest email, the last argument with your ex or an upcoming court date.
But legal disputes are rarely decided by one difficult conversation.

They are built on patterns.
Patterns of parenting.
Patterns of financial contributions.
Patterns of communication.
Patterns of decision-making.

Good legal advice looks beyond the wave immediately in front of you and helps you understand the tide that’s carrying your matter.

That’s where strategy lives.

Our methods aren’t always the obvious ones. But our track record of settling matters without judicial intervention speaks for itself. Get in touch with our team - we assist families Australia-wide 📞 02 6189 1748

Mistake 2 – Outsourcing responsibility to the lawyer
This series explores the common mistakes separating spouses and the...
09/04/2026

Mistake 2 – Outsourcing responsibility to the lawyer

This series explores the common mistakes separating spouses and their lawyers make that move them deeper into conflict instead of resolution. Through the lens of Kind Law, we look for what helps, what harms, and how we can do better.

Sometimes lawyers, despite often good intentions, unconsciously slip into saviour or soldier roles, fighting for someone instead of working with them.

A Kind Lawyer understands that we cannot do the emotional or moral labour for our clients.
But we can hold the space, steady and kind, while they do it.

 KindLawyering

To the wonderful, vibrant girl squad of BFL 🩵💛🩷💚You each bring your own special energy to our team. Thank you for meetin...
08/03/2026

To the wonderful, vibrant girl squad of BFL 🩵💛🩷💚

You each bring your own special energy to our team. Thank you for meeting difficult moments with kindness and care. Family law is a tough gig! Our work can be demanding work, and you meet it with intelligence and heart.

We are grateful for each and everyone one of you 🤍

The women of BFL - Pepe, Claire, Supratha, Mel, Faith, Sophia, Clare J, Erin, Anne, Mischa and Jo (and we miss you Jemima!)


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